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  • Is a flashing engine light an automatic MoT fail? 30 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I know a permanently on engine light is an MoT fail but is a flashing engine light an automatic MoT fail as well? Our 2012 Fiat Panda is running like a...
  • Are all Audi automatic gearboxes unreliable? 21 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have read that there have been a number of faults with Audi automatic gearboxes. Can you please let me know if these faults are still to be found in...
  • On the hunt... 10 Mar 2016 (Forum)
    94,000 miles Automatic 1.8L Petrol Mercedes-Benz C Class 1.6 C180 BlueEFFICIENCY Kompressor Sport 4dr £5,990 2009 (09 reg) | Saloon | 109,000 miles | Automatic | 1.6L | Petrol Audi A4 1.8 TFSI S Line Multitronic 4dr
  • E46 320D Automatic - Automatic gearbox noises 22 May 2013 (Forum)
    Hi everyone,    I am posting this as a newby and hope someone out there will be able to assist me with my problem.  I recently aquired...
  • Has automatic engine cut-off technology, as used on golf buggies, been used on cars? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Petrol engined golf buggies switch off when the footbrake is applied and automatically restart when the accelerator is pressed. Has this technology been...
  • Which car has the best autobox? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Which car has the best autobox: Ford Fiesta, Ford B-Max or Hyundai i20?
  • Running in a new automatic 7 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    (1) You recently gave specific information on running in a new engine to reduce oil consumption, giving RPM relative to mileage. But how would you be able...
  • All - Small Automatics 14 Jul 2010 (Forum)
    My mum's struggling to change gear now due to arthritis, and so we're starting to look for an automatic so that she's still able to do everything that she wants to. I've no absolutely no brand loyalty on this purchase - mum will drive whatever we put her in up to a point. However
  • Toyota - toyota T4 Automatic Gearbox Fluid - Supplier ? 22 Dec 2007 (Forum)
    Does anyone know where you can obtain Toyota T4 automatic transmission fluid as used in their newer automatic gearboxes on current shape avensis. Want to do a complete fluid change on a higher mileage vehicle. Not listed on independent toyota parts specilaists websites, and motor-factors don't
  • Which small automatic car? 1 Nov 2007 (Forum)
    A female (22) I know, has limited driving experience and has held a licence for a couple of years. She has given up the unequal fight with the clutch and gear lever and a small automatic car is now on the agenda. An automatic Corsa was suggested as that was the learning car (manual), but I suppose
  • General: parking brake on automatics 16 Oct 2006 (Forum)
    A discussion in the MB Club forum prompts me to start a thread here, as the matter is of general interest. What views are there on the use of the parking brake in cars with automatic transmission? The following have persuaded me to review my habits in this respect. From http://www.familycar.com
  • Vauxhall Astra 1.6 automatic 1999 - Dashboard yellow water/aircon lights appears somet 20 May 2013 (Forum)
    intermitant flashing of the yellow warning light in the dash (bottom left hand corner), water level is o.k.?
  • Hyundai ix35 Premium auto in black, both packs. - GREAT NEWS !!! Hyundai ix35 automatic available. 10 Apr 2011 (Forum)
    Please do your advertising someplace else that is not a car forum. Thank you
  • NISSAN PRIMERA 2.0i SLX AUTOMATIC R REG PETROL ABS - SIZE OF DRIVE SHAFT 10 Oct 2010 (Forum)
    WHAT IS LENGHT,EXTERNAL SPLINES,INNER SPLINES,ABS TEETH OF DRIVE SHAFT FRONT O/S?
  • Small Automatic 27 Oct 2001 (Forum)
    My elderley, and not too agile parents, are looking for an auto hatchback. They seem keen to go for a Renault Clio. A Renault would not be my first choice,...
  • Nissan Qashqai - Worth paying more for a 2018/19 Qashqui automatic? 29 Nov 2019 (Forum)
    I'm looking to buy a newish second hand qashqui automatic. There's rather a hugh price difference between the pre-2018 models with the old CVT/Xtronic gearboxes and the new DVT gearboxes. I've had a CVT qashqui before and didn't mind it, though I gather its not terribly highly thought of by car
  • Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 SE Automatic 2005 ('new shape) - Daihatsu Sirion: disabling reversing-beeper? 16 Dec 2018 (Forum)
    Hello, All, I must disable the reversing-beep that sounds repeatedly inside the cabin of a just-acquired 2005 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 SE Automatic: the then new-shape model with the boxy body. Can some Sirion-savvy soul tell me which fuse to remove or wire to pull, please
  • First family car - Automatic Petrol 9 Apr 2018 (Forum)
    I have just started looking for my first car and a bit confused due to the wide variety of options available. I have to admit that I am fairly new to vehicles and any help would be appreciated.  Key criteria -  Budget - Around 8-9k, Automatic, Petrol, decent rear leg room
  • Mercedes-Benz B-Class B180 Petrol 2014 - Automatic gearbox oil change interval 7 Aug 2017 (Forum)
    Does anyone know what the recommended oil change mileage is for an automatic gearbox in a B Class? I plan to call the manufacturer some time soon but wondered if anyone knew it off hand or had access to the correct information. I am thinking about keeping the car beyond it's 4th
  • Honda Jazz Automatic 20 Jun 2017 (Forum)
    My wife and I have had a manual Jazz since 2003 and hve been delighted with it. We are considering replasing it (not least because she needs seat height adjustment which it does not have) with an automatic Jazz....perhaps new but more likely second hand. I am under the imoression
 

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